{"id":14758,"date":"2021-03-01T20:59:40","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T20:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/?post_type=trip&#038;p=14758"},"modified":"2025-10-29T05:11:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T05:11:44","slug":"kids-guide-school-mergansers-ages-8-12","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/kids-guide-school-mergansers-ages-8-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Kid&#8217;s Guide School &#8211; Mergansers Ages 8-12"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bgForm insidebgForm insidebgFormToFix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text][trip_acf_data][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;contentArea&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-autop\">[about_the_trip_title][about_the_trip_content]<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;10&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Trip Highlights&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;trip-highlights&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full Day of fun with certified raft guide instructors<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to all aspects of rafting<\/li>\n<li>Learn about swift water safety through fun and games<\/li>\n<li>Learn about flora and fauna of Northern New Mexico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Where to meet&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;trip-details&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;trip-rio-widget&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Frequently asked questions&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;frequently-asked-questions&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;trip-faq-instructional-widget&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;REVIEWS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;reviews&#8221;][vc_raw_html]JTVCd3ByZXZwcm9fdXNldGVtcGxhdGUlMjB0aWQlM0QlMjIxJTIyJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-autop\">[what_to_expect_title][what_to_expect_content]<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This 4 day program, taught by specially selected and certified guide instructors, is for our youngest whitewater enthusiasts &#8211; typically ages 8-12. 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